Senior Safeguarding Lead – Education & Child Safety

Autism East Midlands; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism East Midlands is seeking a dedicated Designated Safeguarding Lead for Sutherland House School, a non-maintained special school for autistic children and young people aged 3-19 in Nottingham city centre. This is a strategic role blending safeguarding leadership with operational oversight to keep safeguarding at the heart of every activity.

You will lead safeguarding across the school, supervise referrals, coordinate multi-agency work, chair weekly safeguarding meetings, and develop

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding leadership within education or social care.
• Strong strategic thinking and policy development skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding across the school and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Oversee safeguarding systems, manage referrals, and coordinate multi-agency working.
• Chair weekly safeguarding meetings and provide guidance to staff.

Job description

Autism East Midlands is seeking a dedicated Designated Safeguarding Lead for Sutherland House School, a non-maintained special school for autistic children and young people aged 3-19 in Nottingham city centre. This is a strategic role blending safeguarding leadership with operational oversight to keep safeguarding at the heart of every activity.

You will lead safeguarding across the school, supervise referrals, coordinate multi-agency work, chair weekly safeguarding meetings, and develop